Question 1

Compiling a program using a CASE tool or a language compiler detects syntax errors, which are language grammar errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

If modules are loosely coupled, one module is linked to internal logic contained in another module.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Roger is part of a team that is responsible for employing a new information system, the design of which was developed using customary structured methods. To manage the intricacy of the application development process, Roger wants to deploy structured development techniques, and he asks Pete, his coworker, for information about these techniques. Pete tells him about structure charts, which show program modules and the relationships among them using various graphical symbols.
-Pete informs Roger that one type of element in a structure chart is a data couple, which shows data that one module passes to another. What symbol is used for a data couple?

Accepted Answer

A)  An arrow with a filled circle 
B)  An arrow with an empty circle 
C)  A line with a diamond on one end 
D)  A line with a diamond on both ends 
A)  An arrow with a filled circle 
B)  An arrow with an empty circle 
C)  A line with a diamond on one end 
D)  A line with a diamond on both ends B

Question 4

When developing a training program, which of the following guidelines should be kept in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  Train people individually. 
B)  Select the most effective place to conduct the training. 
C)  Develop a single training program for distinct employee groups. 
D)  Provide only hands-on experience training. 
A)  Train people individually. 
B)  Select the most effective place to conduct the training. 
C)  Develop a single training program for distinct employee groups. 
D)  Provide only hands-on experience training.

Question 5

Structured application development usually involves a(n) _____, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down approach 
B)  test plan 
C)  training plan 
D)  integrated approach 
A)  top-down approach 
B)  test plan 
C)  training plan 
D)  integrated approach

Question 6

Lisa and her team have finished the coding of a new application, and they are ready to begin testing. She asks Tina, a senior software tester, for help in designing the types of tests that Lisa and her team should perform.
-Lisa mentions that a program is developed to interact with other programs, and she wants to begin by testing the programs individually. Tina tells her about a process in which a programmer simulates each program outcome or result and displays a message to indicate whether or not the program executed successfully. What is the name of this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integration testing 
B)  System testing 
C)  Link testing 
D)  Stub testing 
A)  Integration testing 
B)  System testing 
C)  Link testing 
D)  Stub testing

Question 7

Matching
​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions.
-This kind of operation is an inappropriate changeover method when two systems perform different functions or if a new system involves a new method of business operations.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding 
A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding

Question 8

Matching
​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions.
-It is the process of turning program logic into specific instructions that a computer system can execute.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding 
A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding

Question 9

Operations documentation _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules 
B)  describes a system's functions and how they are implemented 
C)  contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output 
D)  consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system 
A)  describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules 
B)  describes a system's functions and how they are implemented 
C)  contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output 
D)  consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system

Question 10

A class diagram includes the class _____, which represent the program logic.

Accepted Answer

A)  attributes 
B)  events 
C)  methods 
D)  characters 
A)  attributes 
B)  events 
C)  methods 
D)  characters

Question 11

If a module must perform multiple tasks, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the module will be less difficult to create and maintain 
B)  the module will be more difficult to create and maintain 
C)  a less complex coding is required 
D)  a more complex coding is required 
A)  the module will be less difficult to create and maintain 
B)  the module will be more difficult to create and maintain 
C)  a less complex coding is required 
D)  a more complex coding is required

Question 12

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method allows the new system to be implemented in stages, or modules.

Accepted Answer

A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover 
A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover

Question 13

Matching
​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions.
-This is not language-specific and can be used to describe a software module in plain English without requiring strict syntax rules.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding 
A) ​Training plan 
B) ​Phased 
C) ​Data conversion 
D) ​Parallel 
E) ​Release plan
F)Pseudocode
G)Operational
H)Top-down
I)Coding

Question 14

A class diagram includes the class _____, which describe the characteristics of objects in the class.

Accepted Answer

A)  methods 
B)  keys 
C)  events 
D)  attributes 
A)  methods 
B)  keys 
C)  events 
D)  attributes

Question 15

When there are no system problems to be corrected or authorized enhancements to be made, access to the operational environment is limited to _____ and must strictly be controlled.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems analysts 
B)  users 
C)  programmers 
D)  managers 
A)  systems analysts 
B)  users 
C)  programmers 
D)  managers

Question 16

User documentation _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows users to prepare overall documentation, such as process descriptions and report layouts, early in the software development life cycle (SDL
C)  
B)  describes a system's functions and how they are implemented 
C)  contains all the information needed for users to process and distribute online and printed output 
D)  consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system 
A)  allows users to prepare overall documentation, such as process descriptions and report layouts, early in the software development life cycle (SDL
C)  
B)  describes a system's functions and how they are implemented 
C)  contains all the information needed for users to process and distribute online and printed output 
D)  consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system

Question 17

Effective online documentation is an important productivity tool because it empowers users and reduces the time that IT staff members must spend in providing telephone, e-mail, or face-to-face assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method requires that both the old and the new information systems operate fully for a specific period.

Accepted Answer

A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover 
A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover

Question 19

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational.​

Accepted Answer

A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover 
A)  phased operation 
B)  parallel operation 
C)  pilot operation 
D)  direct cutover

Question 20

-In the given figure, a higher-level module, called a _____, directs lower-level modules.

Accepted Answer

A)  library module 
B)  data module 
C)  subordinate module 
D)  control module 
A)  library module 
B)  data module 
C)  subordinate module 
D)  control module

Compiling a program using a CASE tool or a language compiler detects syntax errors, which are language grammar errors.

If modules are loosely coupled, one module is linked to internal logic contained in another module.

When developing a training program, which of the following guidelines should be kept in mind?

Structured application development usually involves a(n) _____, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This kind of operation is an inappropriate changeover method when two systems perform different functions or if a new system involves a new method of business operations.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -It is the process of turning program logic into specific instructions that a computer system can execute.

Operations documentation _____.

A class diagram includes the class _____, which represent the program logic.

If a module must perform multiple tasks, _____.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method allows the new system to be implemented in stages, or modules.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This is not language-specific and can be used to describe a software module in plain English without requiring strict syntax rules.

A class diagram includes the class _____, which describe the characteristics of objects in the class.

When there are no system problems to be corrected or authorized enhancements to be made, access to the operational environment is limited to _____ and must strictly be controlled.

User documentation _____.

Effective online documentation is an important productivity tool because it empowers users and reduces the time that IT staff members must spend in providing telephone, e-mail, or face-to-face assistance.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method requires that both the old and the new information systems operate fully for a specific period.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational.

-In the given figure, a higher-level module, called a _____, directs lower-level modules.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 11: Managing Systems Implementation

Compiling a program using a CASE tool or a language compiler detects syntax errors, which are language grammar errors.

If modules are loosely coupled, one module is linked to internal logic contained in another module.

When developing a training program, which of the following guidelines should be kept in mind?

Structured application development usually involves a(n) _____, which proceeds from a general design to a detailed structure.

Matching ​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This kind of operation is an inappropriate changeover method when two systems perform different functions or if a new system involves a new method of business operations.

Matching ​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -It is the process of turning program logic into specific instructions that a computer system can execute.

Operations documentation _____.

A class diagram includes the class _____, which represent the program logic.

If a module must perform multiple tasks, _____.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method allows the new system to be implemented in stages, or modules.

Matching ​Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This is not language-specific and can be used to describe a software module in plain English without requiring strict syntax rules.

A class diagram includes the class _____, which describe the characteristics of objects in the class.

When there are no system problems to be corrected or authorized enhancements to be made, access to the operational environment is limited to _____ and must strictly be controlled.

User documentation _____.

Effective online documentation is an important productivity tool because it empowers users and reduces the time that IT staff members must spend in providing telephone, e-mail, or face-to-face assistance.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ changeover method requires that both the old and the new information systems operate fully for a specific period.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational.​

-In the given figure, a higher-level module, called a _____, directs lower-level modules.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This kind of operation is an inappropriate changeover method when two systems perform different functions or if a new system involves a new method of business operations.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -It is the process of turning program logic into specific instructions that a computer system can execute.

Matching Identify the letters of the choices that best match the sentence or definitions. -This is not language-specific and can be used to describe a software module in plain English without requiring strict syntax rules.

-As the accompanying figure illustrates, the _____ approach causes the changeover from the old system to the new system to occur immediately when the new system becomes operational.